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*Disclaimer: Whilst this post is sponsored by Drink Pure Wine, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. Note that these are my personal experiences and opinions, and nothing is to be taken for medical advice. Always be sure to check with your doctor before you start on any new treatment or protocol. It […]
*Note: This post contains affiliate links. It will not cost you anything to click on them, but I will get a small referral fee from any purchase, which will be used to maintain this blog. Thank you! Stress is Part of Life, and More so with Chronic Illness I have a friend, Julie, whom I […]
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*Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by Axon Optics, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. My ‘Brief’ Year with Migraines A stark scene sits within the fog of my memories, one where I freeze up and stop dead in my tracks in the middle of a mall. My migraines had been quiet […]
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*Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by Aeroflow in collaboration with the Chronic Illness Bloggers network, all opinions expressed are my own. The Added Chaos of Randomness I was in a mad rush last week, checking off doctor appointments and errands before my trip to Taiwan. A holiday is always a welcome and happy event, […]
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*Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by YuYu Bottle, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. This article is also based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor and nothing should be substituted for medical advice. Please consult your own doctor before changing any new protocols. This post […]
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*Note: While this post is sponsored by Make Great Light, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. My Personal Experience Working at Various Offices I started my career as a web developer in an advertising agency, and we occupied three different buildings over the span of two years. After I had to resign […]
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Book Recommendations for People with Chronic Illness, but Suitable for All Hello and welcome to the first in a series of book roundups, curated with spoonies in mind! They’re all written by people with illness themselves, or with content that is relevant to our way of life. I’ll also throw in some unrelated, bonus recommendations […]
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The Effects of Light on Our Health I think we can all agree that the colour of light affects our health and bodies to a large degree. We know how blue light can mess with our circadian rhythm, and make it difficult to fall asleep at night. We apply sunblock to ward off the harmful […]
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Who is Jennifer Brea, and What is “Unrest” About? Jennifer Brea was a Ph.D. student at Harvard, when she was struck down by a mysterious illness. This is a documentary of both her and her husband’s journey, living with this nightmare of a disease called ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). She approached me […]
An Introduction of the ‘Zero to Hero’ Fitness Programme I had the wonderful privilege of trying out the Zero to Hero online fitness programme for free, designed and run by Megan Densmore. It’s based on pilates and tailored for those who live with chronic pain, who are unable to keep up with a full on […]